Basic Tips
Make sure your surface, tools and hands are clean and dry.
Wrap and seal fondant that’s not in use.
Work fast to keep fondant pliable.
Knead the fondant, it will become softer and more pliable as you knead it.
Use shortening, cornstarch or powdered sugar to make a non-stick surface.
Roll out to about 1/8” thick.
Use a firm cake mix (like pound cake).
After use, store fondant at room temperature (but put chocolate in the fridge).
Essential Tools
Shaker with cornstarch/powdered sugar – eliminates sticking of fondant to other surfaces
Shortening – eliminates sticking of fondant to other surfaces, helps repair fondant that is slightly dried/cracking
Non-stick Silicone mat – work area for rolling out fondant
Rolling pin – 17” for large cakes, 7” rolling pin for small projects
Small offset spatula – helps lift delicate fondant shapes
Pizza cutter (small) – easily trim excess fondant from base of cakes
Fondant smoother – helps adhere the fondant layer to the buttercream/cake
Revolving cake stand – revolving stands make it easier to work around the cake
Paintbrush – water acts as an adhesive for fondant, use a paintbrush to apply water to fondant
Sculpting tool set (5,7, or 9 piece – plastic or stainless steel) – form, shape, mark and imprint fondant and gum paste decoration
Prepping The Cake
Kneading & Rolling
Covering, Smoothening & Trimming
Troubleshooting The Basics
Cake Borders & Boards
Color Mixing
